In Erith, Kent, families on the Council's housing list are allotted homes by public lottery. Photo shows the scene at the eighth lottery at which 1,300 hopefuls drew for the 120 houses available. A lucky winner exchanges greetings with neighbours in the hall. They will celebrate in more style later. "I had a feeling I'd be lucky tonight" she told the Mayor. "It's the happiest day of my life. I can hardly wait to tell my husband." 固opFoto